Canon's XSI or 40D?

Question

The XSI pkg comes with two lenses 55-250 & 18-55, the 40D has just the 17-85 and is $750 more

Answer 1

I would get the xsi

Answer 2

If you even have to ask, you'd be better off with the XSi.

Answer 3

Trick Question ?

Definitely The Canon Eos 40d

It's more expensive for a reason, you get much more. don't mind the canon xsi's twelve megapixels, it doesn't mean much. Most of that is just for advertising. The eos 40d is a much more advanced, and professional camera. You should get it hands down definitely.

The canon eos 40d is a " prosumer " dslr aimed at the high-end enthusiast, and isn't for playing around.

However, the rebel xsi is an average DSLR, and is by no means a " prosumer" camera, don't mind the 12 megapixel

sensor of the xsi.

Answer 4

The main difference with the XSi and 40D is build quality, processing speed (frames per second) and studio flash socket.

The XSi has more resolution and a better live view mode.

The 55-250 lens is a goodie, you might want to use some  of the price difference to upgrade from the 18-55 lens (maybe the sigma 18-50 f2.8 DC?  The sigma 10-20 DC & Canon 50mm f1.8?)